Woodward Community Media Renews JA BizTown Partnership
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 1:57pm CT |
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 Woodward Community Media |
Woodward Community Media (WCM) has extended its partnership with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin's Northeast region, continuing its support of the JA BizTown program in Appleton. The collaboration provides elementary and middle school students with a unique, hands-on opportunity to experience life in the media industry through an interactive radio station modeled after WCM's local brands.
The Woodward Community Media radio station inside JA BizTown allows students to take on roles as radio hosts and journalists. They broadcast live to peers within the simulated town, take music requests, and air content from WCM stations including 105.7 WAPL, 95.9 KISS FM, News/Talk WHBY, Razor 94.7/104.7, 104.3 The Fuse, and Sports/Talk 95.3 The Score. Students also create and read news stories and advertisements, helping them build public speaking and literacy skills.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with Junior Achievement of Wisconsin," said Kelly Radandt, Director of Broadcast at WCM. "This program perfectly reflects our mission of community engagement and education. Watching students discover their voice and the power of media is incredibly rewarding."
Matt Juedes, Director of Development & Stewardship at JA of Wisconsin - NE Region, emphasized the program's impact. "The Woodward radio station is a student favorite. It's a real-world experience that fosters collaboration, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how media connects communities."
